Puzzone DOP Festival in Moena

A weekend to be tasted for cheeselovers and even for foodies of all ages. The "Puzzone di Moena DOP Festival" dedicated to the King of Trentino cheeses, one of the DOPs of the "LoST" European project that aims to protect and enhance small local dairy productions, returns from the 20th to the 22nd of September. In addition to Moena, the birthplace of "Spretz Tzaorì" (as "Puzzone" was originally called by the people of Moena), it also involves the villages of Soraga and Predazzo. Three days of festival that include: excursions to discover the production sites; visits to the farmers' stables during milking time; tastings; master classes; starred cooking shows; themed aperitifs, lunches, snacks and dinners; cheese-making demonstrations; and children's workshops. The most anticipated moments are the "Desmontegade", scheduled for Saturday, the 20th of September, in Soraga, and for Sunday 22nd in Moena, when cows, sheep, and goats, adorned with flowers, come back from the mountain pasture with shepherds and breeders, parading along the village streets accompanied by music bands, folk groups, and local associations.

Programme Puzzone Festival 2024 - Friday 20 September:

• all day in Moena at the square "Piaz de Ramon" - "Casèl Village". Space entirely dedicated to the King of Trentino cheeses, the star of the festival, with tastings and traditional dishes, games and workshops for children. Organised by the Predazzo and Moena cheese factory
• 3 p.m. at Alpe Lusia - Val di Fassa Cooking Class. Chef Elena Vian leads a tasty lesson on the panoramic terrace of Chalet Valbona. The protagonist of the recipe is Puzzone di Moena DOP together with other local products. Book the experience now!
• from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Moena at the square "Piaz de Ramon" - Happycheese Puzzone Edition. Gourmet aperitif with mt0 ingredients and traditional dishes reinterpreted by the creative flair of chef Stefano Croce from the Michelin green starred El Mas agriturismo/farmhouse
• from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Moena at the square "Piaz de Ramon" - Km0 producers' market. Wine and food itinerary to discover artisan products, food&wine, to take home as a good souvenir of Val di Fassa. Meeting with local producers such as "N'Outa", "Rampeèr", "Carpano", "Felicetti Speck", Predazzo and Moena cheese factory and El Mas agriturismo/farmhouse
• from 5.45 p.m. at Col Margherita at the InAlto refuge (San Pellegrino Pass) - "Enrosadira". Michelin-starred chef Alfio Ghezzi dedicates an aperitif on the terrace and a gourmet dinner to the festival, at 2500 metres. Info and prices
• from 7.30 p.m. in Vigo di Fassa at the Osteria da Carpano - An evening for dinner with Puzzone di Moena DOP. Themed taste journey proposed by the Osteria's chefs. € 40 per person, drinks not included. Booking required by Tuesday 17 September. Book your dinner now!
  

Programme Puzzone Festival 2024 - Saturday 21 September:

• all day in Moena at the square "Piaz de Ramon" - "Casèl Village". Space entirely dedicated to the King of Trentino cheeses, the star of the festival, with tastings and traditional dishes, games and workshops for children. Organised by the Predazzo and Moena cheese factory
• from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. - "Trekking of Puzzone di Moena DOP". A whole day, guided by an expert local guide, to discover Puzzone di Moena DOP, through 3 tasty stages, from Moena to Soraga. 1. "wow" breakfast at the El Mas agriturismo/farmhouse; 2. cheese aperitif in Soraga together with the "Mèlga de Fascia" dairy with cheeses, wines and apples from Trentino; 3. picnic in "Pianac" with the delicacies of the "Carpano" gastronomy. € 50 adults, € 35 children up to 12 years old. Booking required online at www.visitmoena.it
• from 10.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Soraga - "La Desmontegada" (cow parade). Cows and horses, accompanied by local farmers, set off at dawn from San Pellegrino Pass to arrive in the village. While waiting for the parade along the main street (12.30 p.m.), market of typical products and handicrafts, farmer's aperitif, cheese-making with the "Mèlga de Fascia" dairy cheesemaker, typical lunch (from 12 p.m.), musical entertainment and performance by folk groups
• 4 p.m. in Moena at the square "Piaz de Ramon" - Puzzone di Moena DOP Cooking Show. The best chefs of Fassa, accompanied by well-known food bloggers and lovers of the valley, will challenge each other at the cooker on original recipes featuring Puzzone di Moena DOP. Free participation
• from 5.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Moena at the square "Piaz de Ramon" - Cheese & Beer. Aperitif from the Predazzo and Moena cheese factory with tasty finger food, paired with "Rampeèr" craft beers, and musical entertainment
• from 5.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Moena at the square "Piaz de Ramon" - Happycheese Puzzone Edition. Gourmet aperitif with mt0 ingredients and traditional dishes reinterpreted by the creative flair of chef Stefano Croce from the Michelin green starred El Mas agriturismo/farmhouse
• from 5.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Moena at the square "Piaz de Ramon" - Km0 producers' market. Wine and food itinerary to discover artisan products, food&wine, to take home as a good souvenir of Val di Fassa. Meeting with local producers such as "N'Outa", "Rampeèr", "Carpano", "Felicetti Speck", Predazzo and Moena cheese factory and El Mas agriturismo/farmhouse
  

Programme Puzzone Festival 2024 - Sunday 22 September:

• all day in Moena at the square "Piaz de Ramon" - "Casèl Village". Space entirely dedicated to the King of Trentino cheeses, the star of the festival, with tastings and traditional dishes, games and workshops for children. Organised by the Predazzo and Moena cheese factory
• all day in Moena at the square "Piaz de Ramon" - Happycheese Puzzone Edition. Gourmet aperitif with mt0 ingredients and traditional dishes reinterpreted by the creative flair of chef Stefano Croce from the Michelin green starred El Mas agriturismo/farmhouse
• all day in Moena at the square "Piaz de Ramon" - Km0 producers' market. Wine and food itinerary to discover artisan products, food&wine, to take home as a good souvenir of Val di Fassa. Meeting with local producers such as "N'Outa", "Rampeèr", "Carpano", "Felicetti Speck", Predazzo and Moena cheese factory and El Mas agriturismo/farmhouse
• from 10 a.m. in Moena at the square "Piaz de Ramon" - Puzzone Kids Special. Area dedicated to children with wooden games in XXL format, entertainment activities. Free participation
• 11.45 a.m. in Moena, along the streets of the centre of Moena - "La Desmontegada" (cow parade). Great return of cows and other animals that, after having spent the summer in the mountain pastures together with their breeders, parade festively through the streets of the town accompanied by the music band, folk groups and various local associations
• from 12noon in Moena at the square "Piaz de Sotegrava" - The square of taste. Ladin dishes and recipes with Puzzone di Moena DOP as the protagonist, prepared by the Moena Hoteliers' Association and matched with Trentino wines from "Tenuta Gottardi" winery. 
• dinner - Closing of the gastronomic event "Autumn Flavours" (Sapori d'Autunno) in the restaurants Foresta, Fuciade, Malga Panna, Ostaria Tyrol and Malga Roncac. Book your table!
  

Where to park: locality "Navalge" (limited and with fee), sports field (free of charge; about 15 minutes' walk from the centre; shuttle service with tourist train against payment); "carriage ride" in the centre of Moena (Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.).